Two Quebec brands are using maple for sports hydration. Two completely different ways of doing it.
On one side, a platform that lets you choose your carbohydrate source with each order. On the other, a unique product that doesn't change.
We compared 3nergy vs Maple MC2 on the points that truly matter: price, ingredients, format, customization.
3nergy in brief
3nergy was born in the 1980s, following a duathlon in Saint-Sauveur during which its founder suffered cramps caused by poor hydration. Frustrated by the lack of suitable solutions, he decided to create his own.
The brand is now based in Mont-Tremblant. Its central concept: personalization.
- Three carbohydrate sources to choose from: maple sugar, honey, or a maltodextrin-fructose blend
- 7 to 8 flavors available (banana, peach, grapefruit, mint, cinnamon, fig, natural)
- Sold in bulk bags of 20 servings or in discovery kits
The maple version of 3nergy contains three ingredients: maple sugar, sodium, natural flavor. 25g of carbohydrates per serving.
The 20-serving bag (maple format) costs $45.00. The 12-sachet discovery kit, where you choose the flavors and carbohydrate sources yourself, costs $36.00.
One serving contains approximately 113 kcal.
Maple MC2 in brief
Maple MC2 comes from Ferme St-Ours, in Montérégie. A family sugar bush, not a laboratory.
Here, there's no choice to make. Only one central ingredient: organic maple syrup. The rest are electrolytes.
- 273 mg of sodium per sachet
- 94 mg of potassium
- 47 mg of calcium
- 110 kcal, 28g carbohydrates, 14g sugars
Organic maple syrup, gluten-free, vegan. Three flavors (Maple, Maple-Blueberry, Maple-Peach) plus a Discovery Box. Sachet at $2.79, or $29.99 for a box of 12.
Detailed comparison table
| Criterion | 3nergy (maple format) | Maple MC2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price per serving | ≈ $2.25 (20-serving bag) | $2.50 to $2.79 (sachet) |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 28g |
| Calories | 113 kcal | 110 kcal |
| Sodium | 337 mg | 273 mg |
| Ingredients | Maple sugar, sodium, natural flavor | Organic maple syrup, salt, freeze-dried fruit (depending on flavor), natural flavors |
| Format | Bulk bag to measure yourself or mixed kit | Individual pre-dosed sachet |
| Customization | 3 carbohydrate sources, 7-8 flavors | None, fixed product |
| Certifications | None displayed | Organic syrup, gluten-free, vegan |
| Origin | Mont-Tremblant, Quebec | Ferme St-Ours, Montérégie |
Sources: 3nergy prices and specs verified on their official website on July 28, 2026. Maple MC2 specs from the official product sheet.
The real issue: customization vs simplicity
With 3nergy, maple is an option. You can just as easily order with honey or maltodextrin-fructose.
That means a decision to make with each purchase: which carbohydrate source, which flavor, which dosage.
With Maple MC2, there's nothing to decide. Maple is not an option among others. It's the entire product.
Key takeaway
3nergy sells a customization platform where maple is a choice. Maple MC2 sells a product where maple is its sole identity, pre-dosed, with no calculations to make.
Try all three flavors
Maple, Maple-Blueberry, Maple-Peach. 12 sachets to find your favorite.
Discovery Box | $29.99Real price per serving
On paper, 3nergy seems cheaper per serving: about $2.25 compared to $2.25 to $2.50 for Maple MC2.
But the 3nergy bag requires you to measure it yourself for each preparation, with the provided scoops. Maple MC2 is pre-dosed, one sachet, one bottle.
- 3nergy: $45.00 for 20 servings, bulk format, or $2.25 per serving
- Maple MC2: $29.99 for 12 individual sachets, or $2.50 per sachet
The price difference mainly reflects the format. Bulk to measure yourself versus ready-to-use sachet.
Who each is made for
Choose 3nergy if you like to adjust your formula
You train for long efforts and want to test different carbohydrate sources. You are comfortable measuring yourself according to the session.
Choose Maple MC2, the straightforward maple sports drink, if you want zero decision-making
You're looking for a clean-label, organic product that never changes. You go for a run or a ride, grab a sachet, and you're good to go.
Detailed composition: what you're really drinking
We've seen the big picture. Here's what it concretely changes in your bottle.
3nergy, in its maple version, relies on three ingredients: maple sugar, sodium, and natural flavor. Maple sugar is dehydrated and powdered, an additional transformation compared to liquid syrup.
Maple MC2 starts directly with organic liquid maple syrup. No dehydration step. Sodium comes from salt; the rest (calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese) is already naturally present in the syrup, not added separately.
In concrete terms: 3nergy assembles targeted ingredients to achieve a precise profile. Maple MC2 starts from a single ingredient that already contains that profile.
Key takeaway
3nergy transforms maple sugar into powder and combines it with other ingredients. Maple MC2 uses liquid maple syrup as is, with its already complete mineral profile.
Depending on your type of effort: which to choose
The right choice mainly depends on the duration and intensity of what you're doing.
Running for less than an hour, regular training, utility cycling. Maple MC2 is largely sufficient. Sachet, water, done. No need to choose a different carbohydrate source every time.
Long-duration trail running or cycling (2h+), ultra-distance, multi-day repeated outings. 3nergy can be advantageous: varying the carbohydrate source (maple, honey, maltodextrin-fructose) helps some athletes avoid taste fatigue and adjust sodium intake based on heat or sweat profile.
Indoor sports, CrossFit, weightlifting. Both work. Maple MC2's pre-dosed format is quicker to prepare between sets or before a short session.
Competition where weight and bulk matter (trail, triathlon). The individual Maple MC2 sachet slips into a belt or bag without measuring. 3nergy's bulk format requires bringing a scoop or pre-dosing in advance.
Where to buy 3nergy and Maple MC2 in Quebec
3nergy is mainly sold online on their website, and in certain specialized sports and outdoor stores in Quebec, particularly in the Laurentians region where the brand originated.
Maple MC2 can be ordered directly from maplemc2.com, with delivery across Quebec and Canada. Free delivery in Quebec for all orders of $75 and more.
Frequently asked questions
In summary
On one hand, 3nergy: a platform for those who like to customize their hydration, where maple is just one option among others.
On the other, Maple MC2: a unique, organic product where maple is the sole fuel, with nothing to decide.
The 3nergy vs Maple MC2 comparison boils down to a simple question: do you want to adjust, or do you want it already set?
Discover all three flavors in our collection, or start with the classic Maple flavor.
